Pip's Spud Spot

SP Blend Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Pip's Spud Spot

Pip had a spud. He had a plan for his spud. Pip got his spade and ran to a spot in the sun.

He dug his spade in the mud. Wham! His spade hit a big, stiff rock. A spark shot up.

“This spot is bad,” said Pip.

Dad ran to him. “You can get a top spot,” said Dad. “Do not give up.”

Pip ran on. Then he got a good spot with wet mud. He dug a big pit for his spud. Pip put the spud in and had a grin. It was a top spot.

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Pip's Spud Spot coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

Reader Details

Phonics Skill SP Blend
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets SP Blend Worksheets

Target Words

span spat sped spell spend spill spin spit split spot spud spun

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they
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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Spud Spot” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing sp blend phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The 2-page PDF includes the reading passage on page one and a coloring page illustration on page two. Print both pages, staple together, and your child has an instant mini-book. The coloring activity reinforces story comprehension and makes reading practice feel like a fun activity rather than homework.

This reader is part of our collection of 50 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with sp blend patterns, try our sp blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.